Scattershot: Life, Music, Elton, and Me

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Scattershot: Life, Music, Elton, and Me

An evocative, perceptive, and revealing memoir by Bernie Taupin, the lyrical maestro and longtime collaborator of Elton John.

"I found joy in writing, relishing the act of chronicling life. Whether I was clear-headed, sober, or immersed in a whirlwind, I constantly drew inspiration from my surroundings, diligently jotting down notes as ammunition for future compositions. The truth is, be it good, bad, or indifferent, I never ceased writing—it was as addictive as any drug."

This memoir is the one music enthusiasts have long anticipated. Bernie Taupin, half of one of the most formidable creative partnerships in popular music, was the wordsmith behind Elton John, conceiving ideas that birthed numerous hits and sold millions of records. Together, they were an inseparable duo, a unified force, an unyielding entity. While their extraordinary half-century creative journey has been portrayed in biopics like 2019's Rocketman and even in Elton John's autobiography, Me, Bernie Taupin, known for his private nature, has kept his personal account of their adventures under wraps—until now.

Crafted with sincerity and openness, Scattershot provides readers with a front-row seat to events as they unfold, seen through Taupin's unique perspective. Sometimes at the forefront, sometimes on the periphery, but always vividly described with the infectious energy only a prolific songwriter's prose can deliver. From his childhood in the East Midlands of England, where his imagination was ignited and forever shaped by the distinctly American mythos of country music and cowboy culture, to the glitzy, star-studded milieu of '70s and '80s Beverly Hills, Scattershot takes readers on a Tom Jones-like adventure through a landscape populated by unforgettable characters. It also serves as a firsthand account of an unparalleled creative era and one man's journey at its very core.